How often do you see or hear from your state representative or senator?
After going eight years without a pay raise, Beacon Hill lawmakers will see a 4.19 percent increase in their pay next year, raising their base salary to $62,547. I don’t have a problem with that increase, in fact, it’s a wonder some of our lawmakers stay...What’s your new year’s resolution for Newton?
Does Newton have a bad habit that needs to be broken? Is there something we as a community or a municipality should resolve to do in 2017? Share your hopes, dreams and new years resolutions here.Surprise! No holiday schedule for trash pick up
My neighbors and I were surprised so perhaps you will be too to learn that there is no one-day trash pick up delay the week following Christmas (Dec. 26th) or the week following New Years (Jan 2nd).
Still no fines if you don’t shovel your sidewalk
Once again, the City Council has decided to delay plans to fine homeowners who fail to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice within 30 hours of a storm, Jonathan Dame of Wicked Local reports. However, commercial, nonprofit and large property owners could face fines...Globe: Joe Kennedy and Setti Warren have been ‘less openly critical of Trump’ than other Mass Dems
An article in today’s Globe observes that many “Massachusetts Democrats who are widely considered the party’s rising stars” have been openly critical of Donald Trump.
And then writer Jim O’Sullivan adds this observation…
Would overnight bus service be helpful to you?
The MBTA is considering offering overnight bus service. A survey is being conducted to help the MBTA understand the transportation needs of people who need to travel between the hours of 12 AM and 5 AM. There are two surveys, once for employees or residents and one...Appeals Court dismisses attempt to stop Austin Street project
From Wicked Local’s Jonathan Dame
The Appeals Court has affirmed the decision of a lower court judge to toss out the lawsuit of a group of Newton taxpayers who sought to block the Austin Street project in Newtonville.
….but there’s also this…
Dueling ‘sanctuary city’ ordinances headed to Newton City Council
Last Thursday, Mayor Setti Warren, Police Chief David MacDonald and City Council President Scott Lennon filed an ordinance to address concerns how police and city officers interact with undocumented immigrants.
One day later, seven city councilors filed a different “sanctuary city” ordinance.
Watertown suspends winter parking ban for the holidays, should Newton?
With the holidays fast approaching, the Watertown Police Department is easing parking restrictions to accommodate visiting family members and friends.
…officers will temporarily stop enforcing the all-night parking ban – barring any snowfall that would require plowing or sanding.
Anybody can organize a parade in July!
Congratulations to Jerry Reilly, Seana Gaherin and everyone else else who organized today’s incredibly fun parade celebrating the reopening on the Elliot Street/Central Ave. bridge. We had puppets, an antique fire engine, a high school rock band float, two...
Becky Walker Grossman announces run for City Council Ward 7 At Large
With Ruthanne Fuller planning to give up her seat as City Councilor from Ward 7 At Large to run for mayor, Becky Walker Grossman has announced her candidacy for one of the two at large seats in that ward. Here’s her announcement..
Dear Friends and Fellow Newtonians,
My name is Becky Walker Grossman, and I’m excited to announce my candidacy for Ward 7 City Councilor-at-Large. My family and I love this city and I’m running to ensure Newton remains the best place to live, work, raise a family, educate children, and retire.
We’re deeply invested in the Newton community. My husband grew up here an
